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100
Who was the colony of Pennsylvania founded by? William ______?
What is Penn?
100
Which state's postal abbreviation is also a short way to say "all right?"
What is Oklahoma, OK?
100
Which president's sudden death shook the nation only five days after the Civil War ended?
What is Abraham Lincoln?
100
Which state sends the most representatives to congress?
What is California? (most populated state)
100
In which state can you visit the cities of Wilmington and Dover?
What is Delaware?
200
What did George Washington Carver discover important new uses for?
What is a peanut?
200
Which airport in New York is known by the initials of a U.S. President?
What is J.F.K.?
200
In 1607, which colony did Captain John Smith help to establish?
What is Jamestown?
200
What two American Presidents are honored on President's Day?
Who is George Washington and Abraham Lincoln?
200
What antlered animal can you see on the state flag of Maine?
What is moose?
300
What well-known phrase came from Dr. Martin Luther King's speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial?
What is "I have a dream?"
300
Which appeared first in American buildings: elevators or escalators?
What is elevators? (elevator in 1853-escalator was 1893)
300
A bicentennial is a 200th birthday. When was America's bicentennial?
What is July 4, 1976?
300
What building in Washington, D.C. do the houses of congress meet in?
What is the Capitol?
300
Name the southernmost capital in the United States?
What is Honolulu? Hawaii
400
Can you name one of the three aviation pioneers who are pictured on the back of the Ohio quarter?
Who is Orville Wright, Neil Armstrong, John Glenn? (all born in Ohio
400
You're looking forward to running in a 10K race. What does the letter "K" stand for?
What is kilometer?
400
What tragedy occured in the city of Dallas on November 22, 1963? Hint: it had to do with a president? :)
What is President John F Kennedy was assassinated?
400
What items are manufactured at a government mint?
What is coins (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and half-dollar and dollar coins)
400
Which gulf does the Mississippi River empty into?
What is the Gulf of Mexico?
500
Which Native American taught the Pilgrims how to grow corn and make medicine from plants?
Who is Squanto?
500
In 2004 they won the World series for the first time in 86 years. Name them.
What is the Boston Red Sox?
500
Which president was once a Hollywood movie star?
Who is Ronald Reagan?
500
On what day in November do we honor all the Americans who served int he armed forces? (extra points if you know the actual DATE)
What is Veteran's Day, November 11?
500
Which state capital was named for the explorer who sailed to America in 1492? Include the state.
What is Columbus, Ohio?